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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem' (rosemary) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during mid-spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and aromatic. The stems are exfoliating in texture and aromatic.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, hedge, foundation, topiary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem' . Rosmarinus officinalis 'Salem' is tolerant of salt.